The New Atkins for a New You: The Ultimate Diet for Shedding Weight and Feeling Great

by Stephen D. Phinney, Eric C. Westman, Jeff S. Volek

Book Overview

The all-new international bestseller

Think you know the Atkins Diet? Think again. This completely updated, easier-than-ever version of the scientifically-proven Atkins diet has helped millions of people around the world lose weight--and maintain that weight loss for life. The New Atkins is...

Powerful: Learn how to eat the wholesome foods that will turn your body into an amazing fat-burning machine.

Easy: The updated and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439190275
• ISBN13: 9781439190272
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

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Fine for Vegetarians

Over the decade that I have been a vegetarian, my weight has ballooned. About two weeks ago a friend who has been an avid Atkins follower told me that I could join her on Atkins. Now that I have read this book I realize why I couldn't lose weight before. I was eating so many "empty" carbs as bread, cereal, pasta, rice, potatoes, chips, and other snack foods plus lots and lots of fruit that I was never giving my body the chance to burn its own fat. In the two weeks that I have been following the vegetarian version of Atkins, I have already lost 5 pounds. Just as important, my constant hunger has disappeared. It sounds strange but I am actually eating more vegetables than I was before. It's good to know that I can feel good about what I eat and have my body feel good too.

Definitely worth reading

A very well explained, scientifically based and flexible nutrition plan which includes vegan, vegetarian and ethnic options. Even if you choose to not follow the plan, you will be left understanding the dangers of a high sugar diet. If you have any questions about the science, I would suggest that you "google" the prestigious authors of this book. I am mortified by the number of reviews by those that have not read the book and have no idea about its contents. I highly suggest that you read this book and judge for yourself.

Superb New Book

If you're overweight or just want a healthier way to live, read the book, do your research and then try it. BUT you have to do it properly and educate yourself. The authors of this book have made great strides in bringing the science behind this diet to the general public - they've made the science much easier to understand and if you understand the science and what is going on with your body when we eat the way we do, the easier it is going to be. The Atkins way of eating is for LIFE, it isn't just a 4 week diet where you lose some weight then revert back to your old ways. A typical day's eating for me is: b/fast - mixed vegetable omelette; lunch - very large salad with tuna, mayo, avocado; dinner - roast pork, broccoli, mushrooms, sprouts and onions with a chocolate cheesecake with raspberries and cream for dessert. Tea, coffee and water to drink. Not that bad is it? btw, vegetarians and vegans can follow Atkins, no problem - I have a family member who is doing great on it.